What you will learn
- Justify the need for implementing IPv6 security solutions
- Plan how to protect your IPv6 network against new attack vectors and most common threats
- Design filtering rules for IPv6 packets
- Choose security options for IPv6 routing protocols
- Choose the correct type of tool to assess IPv6 security threats and mitigation techniques
- Make use of up-to-date information about IPv6 network vulnerabilities and security measures
- Design a high-level IPv6 security strategy
The modules are interactive and consist of reading, practice, videos, guided exercises and questions.
The course is in English. You can take it independently, or in combination with the other RIPE NCC Academy courses and Webinars.
- Expert
- 25 hours to complete
- 17 modules
- 7 lab activities
- Online
- English
- Free
- Gets you ready for the IPv6 Security Expert exam
Who is this course for?
You should take part in this training course if you are experienced in IPv6 deployment and:
- Need to implement a security strategy in your network
- Understand the security risks in standard IPv6 deployment and related protocols
- How to mitigate those risks
This course doesn’t cover
- Basic notions of IPv6
- IPv6 addressing plans
- How to operate a Local Internet Registry (LIR)
Skills you will gain
- Understanding of security risks in IPv6
- How to protect your IPv6 network
- Implement a high level security strategy
Pre-Requisites
- Understanding of basic IPv6
- Experience in running an IPv6 network
Course Overview
Unit 1 - Introduction
Why learning about IPv6 Security is important.
Unit 2 - Basic IPv6 Protocol Security
Analyse and identify security risks in IPv6 headers and IPv6 addressing architecture.
Unit 3 - Associated IPv6 Protocol Security
Identify the potential risks in IPv6 associated protocols, such as ICMPv6, NDP and MLD.
Unit 4 - Internet-wide IPv6 Protocol Security
Learn about the potential threats to IPv6 networks in the Internet
Unit 5 - High Level IPv6 Protocol Strategy
Explore different security solutions for different types of networks.
IPv6 Security Expert Exam
The content of this course aligns with the IPv6 Security Expert exam.
After finishing this course you will be prepared for the exam and obtain the certification.
Need support?
Throughout the course, you can ask questions or send your comments about the course to our Learning and Development team. You just need to click the "Contact trainer" link in the navigation bar on the left.
This course was created by the RIPE NCC and it is facilitated by the RIPE NCC Learning & Development Department.
- Teacher: Ulka Athale